We are an interdisciplinary group working at the boundary of computational genomics, molecular biology, long-read sequencing, and functional genomics.
Student opportunities
Thank you for your interest in our research. Please review the guidance below before contacting me about student research opportunities. Eligibility and application procedures differ by student level.
Students applying from outside the University of Michigan should apply to a graduate program through the University, generally through the Program in Biomedical Sciences (PIBS). Admission is determined through the program’s application and review process. I can not offer PhD admission through email inquiries.
My lab is affiliated with the following PIBS programs: Bioinformatics, Genetics and Genomics, and Cellular and Molecular Biology. Students admitted through these programs may rotate in or later join the lab, depending on research interests and mentoring capacity.
You do not need to contact me or obtain my approval before applying through PIBS or mentioning my name in your application.
If you are invited to interview, I would be glad to discuss your research interests and answer questions about the lab at that stage.
We are currently accepting Ph.D. students. Rotation positions are available.
Undergraduate research opportunities are limited to students currently enrolled at the University of Michigan who can participate in person in Ann Arbor. We do not consider research-placement requests from undergraduates at other institutions, including requests for summer visits or remote projects.
Eligible students should include their major, year, relevant coursework or experience, weekly availability, and the semesters they could commit to research in an email to me. Opportunities depend on available projects and mentoring capacity.
High-school research opportunities, when advertised, are limited to students attending school in the Ann Arbor area who can participate in person. Please contact the lab only in response to a posted opportunity and follow its application instructions. We do not consider unsolicited requests for individual mentorship, remote projects, or placements from outside the area.
For eligible inquiries, a short message is sufficient. Describe your own interests, relevant experience, and what you are seeking. Please do not send mass-distributed messages or use automated agents to contact the lab on your behalf.
I cannot respond individually to requests that fall outside these guidelines or to questions answered on this page.
Opportunities
Current opportunities are listed below. Please follow the application instructions for the relevant position. Students should also review the contact guidance above.
Boyle Lab opportunity
We are always on the search for stellar candidates with interests in computational genomics both in our wet lab and dry lab.
To apply, send a CV, cover letter describing your research experiences and ongoing research interests, a 1-2 page research plan, and contact information for three references to Alan Boyle at apboyle@umich.edu.
Boyle Lab opportunity
We are currently accepting Ph.D. students. Rotation positions are available.
Please see the application procedure for the Bioinformatics Ph.D. Program at the Center for Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics (CCMB) and the University's Program in Biomedical Sciences (PIBS) Ph.D. Program.